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Robin's Nest 

| Comedy | TV Series (1977–1981)
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48 episodes
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Now a qualified chef, Robin from "Man About the House" (1973) sets up home with his girlfriend, and a business with his girlfriend's father.

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Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer

Stars:

Richard O'Sullivan, Tessa Wyatt, Tony Britton | See full cast & crew »
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Series cast summary:
Richard O'Sullivan ...  Robin 48 episodes, 1977-1981
Tessa Wyatt ...  Vicky 48 episodes, 1977-1981
Tony Britton ...  James Nicholls 48 episodes, 1977-1981
David Kelly ...  Albert / ... 45 episodes, 1977-1981
Peggy Aitchison Peggy Aitchison ...  Gertrude 13 episodes, 1978-1981
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Now a qualified chef, Robin from "Man About the House" (1973) sets up home with his girlfriend, and a business with his girlfriend's father.

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Trivia

David Kelly, who played Albert Riddle, didn't really have only one arm. See more »

Quotes

Robin Tripp: Where are we going to put the one-armed bandit?
Albert Riddle: What do you want with me now?
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Referenced in The Question Jury: Episode #1.10 (2016) See more »

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7 May 2019 | by evans-15475 – See all my reviews

Hasn't aged well and the quality does drop off but special mention must go to tessa wyatt she just wafts through the entire series like a gormless angel I have never seen such under written co star
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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 January 1977 (UK) See more »

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(48 episodes)

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Mono

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Color

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